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Can physical symptoms of anxiety cause leg pain because of fight or flight response...been happening for over a month. thanks?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: Anxiety can cause many kinds of physical symptoms, including muscle tension that leads to pain. If you've had leg pain for over a month though, a medical evaluation is advisable.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/19/2014

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